Programme Lead – Practice Support Programme (0.6 FTE)

Role type: 18 months fixed-term contract

Interviews: Monday 10 to Friday 14 June 2024

Salary: £55,000 0.6 FTE (£33,000 pro-rated)

Hours: 3 days per week – 21 hours per week

The London School of Architecture (LSA) supported by the Greater London Authority and The Crown Estate, is launching a rich, multifaceted pilot Practice Support Programme aimed at further nurturing diversity within the built environment industry.

We have developed this programme to assist practices led by individuals from underrepresented communities.

The LSA is seeking a Programme Lead to oversee the programme’s detailed design and implementation.

WHAT IS THE PRACTICE SUPPORT PROGRAMME?

The Practice Support Programme is a brand-new learning, mentorship and development programme that will be open to architecture firms and other built environment businesses.

The detailed design of the programme will need to incorporate cutting-edge sustainable practices and green skills to ensure minority-led, minority-owned businesses develop resilience and adaptability in a changeable and competitive market.

The programme will also contribute to making the built environment industry more diverse by supporting practices led by people from underrepresented groups to successfully bid for work, including, but not limited to, public sector commissions.

The programme will build momentum through the strength of the cohort and generate deeper professional networks. Over a 12-month period, the programme will support participating practices in broadening their networks, knowledge, and skills.

The three core elements of the programme are:

• Learning
  A programme of targeted skills and development workshops, delivered by speakers reflective of the cohort’s diversity, commissioners, and potential future clients.
• Mentorship
  A structured mentoring programme, encouraging reciprocal elements, focussing on individual businesses’ and leaders’ needs
• Development
  A cohort-led research project/think tank to research and explore barriers to diversity in practice and procurement

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Programme Lead with inspirational leadership skills, strategic thinking, a passion for innovation, and a strong record of delivery. The ideal candidate will have established industry contacts, experience in successfully implementing new programmes and initiatives, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards a shared vision. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is adept at problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication.

If you believe you possess these qualities and are ready to take on this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and showcase how you can contribute to the success of this new programme.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

For full information about the role, including core responsibilities and person specification, please download the Job Description here.

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